jueves, 24 de marzo de 2011

5 Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Appropriately



Can you quickly think of 5 interview questions and how to answer them appropriately? You may fumble for a second, read the question once again and quickly summarize the questions you were asked when you faced the interviews.

The interviewer asks questions from various categories such as:
� Basic interview questions
� Behavioral questions
� Brain taster questions
� Salary related questions
� Career related questions
� Questions focused to judge you as a person, your analytical skills etc.

5 most frequently asked interview questions and answers are mentioned below. You will definitely find the information useful.

Q.1) Tell me/us something about yourself

This is one of the opening questions asked during the interview. It is same like playing the first ball on the wicket. Answer this question precisely. Do not explain the things such as, how loyal you are, how dedicated and hardworking you are etc. Focus on your unique selling points. Emphasize on your abilities to provide the best deliverables. Give the answer with great confidence in a minute.

Q.2) How can you prove yourself better than the other candidates?

Most of the candidates babble while answering this interview questions. The interviewer checks your confidence level. You can give the answer focusing on many things such as you are a target breaker, proven hard worker and you have similar work experience in hand.

Q.3) Tell us why should we hire you?

You should be a good self analyzer and promoter too. You can mention your skills, strengths and the noticeable achievements so that you can claim that you are the right candidate. You should be successful to put forward bright track record.

Q.4) What is your salary expectation?

This is a very crucial question, as after all every thing boils down to salary. If possible try to put up the salary expectation in a range, than a specific number. Another diplomatic answer for the question would be as per the market standards.

Q.5) Why do you want to leave the current company?

There can be many reasons to leave the current company. You can answer this question on a very positive note. You can say that you are enjoying working at your present company, but want to face new challenges, and grow further. You will contribute to organizational growth too. Thus you can successfully indicate your attachment and dedication towards the existing company as well as your ambition to move ahead in your career.

Written by: Ashton Lopez